Incredible Sect Simulator-Chapter 544 - 512: Elmwood’s Eldest Son, The Father Agrees to This Marriage
When asked about the important matter of marriage, Lu Yuanshan was clearly not expecting Elder Jiang to be so gossip-minded as to ask such a question.
So much so that Lu Yuanshan was at a loss for how to respond.
Meanwhile, Lu Ping, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but smile.
He glanced at Liu Qiumei beside him, noticing that her cheeks had turned slightly red.
She looked at her master, Elder Jiang, in surprise.
Clearly, she was also surprised that Elder Jiang would bring this up.
However, she did not verbally reject the proposal, curious about Lu Yuanshan’s response.
"Father... this..."
Regarding the arranged marriage between Nine Cold Mountain and Cyan Mountain Sect, proposed by Elder Jiang, Lu Yuanshan couldn’t help but want to seek Lu Ping’s advice.
Elder Jiang’s matchmaking was not easily refused.
Should he say he has someone in his heart, or that he currently has no intention of seeking a Dao companion?
In truth, after spending these days together, Lu Yuanshan indeed harbored quite a bit of affection for Liu Qiumei.
"Why ask me? I think this is feasible."
"As for Liu Qiumei, whether it’s her figure, talent, appearance, or background, she doesn’t fall short in any aspect."
Lu Ping responded directly, "If you have feelings for her, why not try dating? From my perspective, an alliance marriage with Nine Cold Mountain is viable."
"Yuanshan, your lack of refusal implies consent, right? A sect leader shouldn’t be too shy to respond to such an important matter as marriage, should they?"
Seeing that Lu Yuanshan had yet to respond, Elder Jiang teased with a smile.
Then, her gaze shifted to her disciple, Liu Qiumei.
"Mei’er, what do you think?"
Being asked this, even with her status as a Crystallization Stage Great Cultivator and the senior sister of Nine Cold Mountain, Liu Qiumei displayed a shy side, her cheeks turning even redder.
However, she composed herself and answered earnestly, "I will leave it to my master’s decision."
This made it clear that she didn’t oppose the marriage with Lu Yuanshan.
Seeing this scene, the three Golden Core Ancestors, including Ku Daoist and Zhang Luoyu, as well as Lu Zhiwei, all had expressions of bystanders enjoying the drama, watching with interest.
Especially Lu Zhiwei, who repeatedly glanced at Liu Qiumei.
She was scrutinizing her future sect leader’s wife.
After a while, she found no cause for dissatisfaction.
She felt her elder brother and Liu Qiumei made a good match.
It’s just that her brother was so thick-headed...
"Elder Jiang, allow me to say something."
"My brother is somewhat obtuse when it comes to relationships. I think it’s worth allowing my brother and Sister Qiumei to get to know each other better first."
"Ultimately, whether they marry should depend on their own feelings."
Lu Zhiwei spoke up.
She said all this in one go, unlike her usual voice, but it was actually Lu Ping’s communication instructions, having her relay them verbatim.
Considering Lu Yuanshan’s personality, there was a real fear he’d say something to mess up the marriage.
An alliance marriage with Nine Cold Mountain was a good thing for Lu Ping, extremely beneficial for Cyan Mountain Sect’s future development.
Given Lu Yuanshan’s nature, rarely leaving the sect and devoting most of his time to sect affairs, who knows when Lu Ping would get to hold a grandchild?
Now that Elder Jiang was willing to arrange Liu Qiumei’s marriage to Lu Yuanshan, this opportunity shouldn’t be missed.
With Elder Jiang stepping forward to matchmake the young couple, the atmosphere became somewhat delicate.
Zhang Luoyu, Zhang Daoxing, and others watched Lu Yuanshan and Liu Qiumei with keen interest, as if they already regarded them as a new couple.
"Zhiwei, let’s do as you suggested."
Seeing Lu Zhiwei’s response, Elder Jiang nodded with a smile.
"Father, it was you summoning my sister to say all that, wasn’t it? In my opinion, this matter needs to be discussed further; it cannot be rushed..."
Lu Yuanshan said with a wry smile, and his gaze towards Liu Qiumei became rather complex.
"What is there to discuss? The girl has no objections, and you, a grown man, what’s with all the fuss?"
Lu Ping couldn’t help but roll his eyes, had Lu Yuanshan been able to see it.
Hearing this, Lu Yuanshan was taken aback, his heart growing increasingly bitter, but he said no more.
This little interlude of matchmaking quickly passed.
Then, Elder Jiang brought up the topic, discussing the specifics of the Southern Wilderness campaign.
The casualty figures for the Lingxi State Cultivation Realm had been gathered several days ago.
Whether it was the Eight Great Sects, Nine Cold Mountain, or Dubhe Institute, they had each tallied their respective losses.
So, there was now a very accurate number.
"Dubhe Institute’s casualties were relatively manageable, with a total of over three thousand six hundred participating in the battle, and the casualty rate stabilized at around thirty percent."
Zhang Daoxing stated the statistics with a solemn expression.
"Hmm, the casualty rate for your institute’s cultivators is lower than that of my Nine Cold Mountain."
Elder Jiang explained, "But this is to be expected; your institute surpasses Nine Cold Mountain in both foundation and overall strength."
"Nine Cold Mountain is composed of loose cultivators from various parts of Lingxi State, inherently lacking in team combat capabilities."
"Their survival rate of seventy to eighty percent has already exceeded my expectations."
"Hehe, Elder Jiang, the swift and successful completion of this Southern Wilderness campaign owes much to the contributions of your Nine Cold Mountain."
Ku Daoist chuckled, stroking his goatee with a smile.
Indeed, Nine Cold Mountain had dispatched the second-largest number of cultivators after Dubhe Institute.
They were also the main combat force, acting as pillars of support.
The other Eight Great Sects, such as Cyan Mountain Sect, Spirit Sword Sect, and Cold Moon Palace, mostly assisted Nine Cold Mountain and Dubhe Institute.
If not for the rules imposed by the Sect Establishment Order, these sects might not have been willing to risk their lives here for Dubhe Institute.
"As the largest Independent Cultivator Alliance force in Lingxi State, safeguarding the peace of the Lingxi State Cultivation Realm is our duty."
Elder Jiang politely remarked before quietly listening to Zhang Daoxing’s report on the personnel casualties of the Eight Great Sects.
Particularly when Spirit Sword Sect was mentioned, Elder Jiang paid close attention.
When informed that Cyan Mountain Sect had twelve participants in the campaign and only suffered one loss, a trace of surprise appeared on Elder Jiang’s face.
She was very aware of Cyan Mountain Sect’s capabilities.
The Southern Wilderness Frontline was fraught with danger, with unexpected situations likely to arise at any moment, and given Cyan Mountain Sect’s strength, they were clearly at the bottom among the Eight Great Sects, not able to stand out much,
Yet despite this, not only did Lu Yuanshan achieve spectacular results, earning praise and recognition from fellow cultivators, but even Lu Zhiwei was not to be outdone, standing shoulder to shoulder with Lu Yuanshan.
